D&D General Fantasy cannibalism, a theoretical philosophy discussion

[Coroc]

Vecna isn't a corpse, he's a liche. I'm sure there's a deep ontological argument to made there, but I'm really just rolling with common usage. From a utilitarian standpoint we're really just talking about the difference between jerky and steak, but there you go.

Nethack (Rogue) anyone?

You eat the corpse of Vecna - More- You have a hard time getting it all down - More - You feel seriously ill - More - You die of food poisoning.

Coroc-B died on level 47 of the dungeon, killed by a tainted corpse of Vecna

 

[Samloyal23]

So, many primitive peoples believed you could gain a hero's power by eating part of his body. This sounds like a type of necromancy to me, anyone have a hot take on cannibal magic?

 

[prabe]

Vecna isn't a corpse, he's a liche. I'm sure there's a deep ontological argument to made there, but I'm really just rolling with common usage. From a utilitarian standpoint we're really just talking about the difference between jerky and steak, but there you go.

The snack that fights (or bites) back?

 

[Fenris-77]

Yes, Vecna is the snack that fights back, hell of a tagline. We just need a jingle and some tv time and we'll make a mint. A mint Vecna! Muhuhahahaha!!1!

 

[prabe]

Mint jerky? Well, he is evil ...

 

[Wiseblood]

So, many primitive peoples believed you could gain a hero's power by eating part of his body. This sounds like a type of necromancy to me, anyone have a hot take on cannibal magic?

Sounds like magic discovered on a dare. Just like eating oysters.

 

[Oofta]

The real question is: can you the correct amount of troll to never have to eat again? Too little and stomach acid will stop regen. Too little and it's Alien's but with a troll.

 

[Fenris-77]

Serving Troll Tartar seems like a great Red Wedding kind of plan. I think you'd need a lot of hot sauce.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Serving Troll Tartar seems like a great Red Wedding kind of plan. I think you'd need a lot of hot sauce.

 

[Wiseblood]

The real question is: can you the correct amount of troll to never have to eat again? Too little and stomach acid will stop regen. Too little and it's Alien's but with a troll.

I would advise strongly against troll tartare. Well done is the only way. Tenderize in pineapple before charring wash it down with a strong red wine.



Grain fed and killed by fire then dry aged troll. It’s the wagyu of the monster world.